Holy moly, so good I just couldn't put it down. A wonderful end to a truly unique series (I'm already missing the chat logs and unique formatting whenHoly moly, so good I just couldn't put it down. A wonderful end to a truly unique series (I'm already missing the chat logs and unique formatting when reading other normal prose books).

Just some (hopefully) non-spoilery observations:- I need my own AIDAN to make the hard decisions for me- I like how Kady, Hannah, Ezra, Nik and Ella got a lot of screen time, even with new 'main' characters Asha and Rhys- Spaceships and space are cool and super scary all at the same time- The lesson I took away from this book is, kids need respect, yo. - MY NAME IS IN THIS BOOK. THAT MAKES IT THE BEST BOOK EVER (I'm not biased, not even a little bit).

If you haven't already read this series, what are you waiting for?...more

A fantastic sequel to one of my favourite reads of 2016, Illuminae. It's got everything that made Illuminae great. It's got spunky teenage charactersA fantastic sequel to one of my favourite reads of 2016, Illuminae. It's got everything that made Illuminae great. It's got spunky teenage characters with fantastic banter. It's got a super cool space setting. It's got weird and wonderful things that you have to hope for the sake of humanity people don't invent in the future. It's action-packed and throughout with the kill-lists, you sort of feel like you're playing an interstellar game of Doom.

I liked it marginally less mainly because a) I liked Jackson Merrick, b) I missed Kady and Ezra, and c) Heimdall was cool but I couldn't properly visualise it in my head so it was hard to imagine where everything was happening.

That ending though, totally blew my mind. I'm glad I'm only reading it now that Obsidio is out so I can jump straight back in!...more

All in all, I enjoyed this book. I've been in the mood for a certain kind of funny/honest stories about being a grown-up in London lately and this cerAll in all, I enjoyed this book. I've been in the mood for a certain kind of funny/honest stories about being a grown-up in London lately and this certainly does tick the box.

There are some hilarious truths being told here. I completely understand the searing jealousy you feel for your friends when they've 'achieved' something that you've been trying to. It's selfish and awful, but you can't help what you feel. You want to be happy for them, but deep down, you're really not. Liv's thoughts have no filter and it's really refreshing. She's thinking those things you're too scared to.

Mainly though, trying is trying; something not right can fracture even the strongest of marriages. The book doesn't shy away from infidelity, but doesn't paint it out to be a pretty picture. It's messy and angry and it happens.

I wasn't terribly impressed by the cinema-style rushed ending. The cover, I feel, is a little mismatched to the style of writing within. Also, I read it quite soon after Holly Bourne's wonderful 'How Do You Like Me Now?', it just didn't stack up. However, I did enjoy it and it had me laughing quite a few times. I really want to HYGGE my house....more

Hot, hot, hot. Katee Roberts certainly knows how to write a really good sex scene. Great characters, chemistry was on point. Loved it and looking forwHot, hot, hot. Katee Roberts certainly knows how to write a really good sex scene. Great characters, chemistry was on point. Loved it and looking forward to reading more of Katee's stories....more

I enjoyed it a lot. It was funny, easy to read, and had (imho) some good tips for raising my daughter. Plus I learned some new French words. What's noI enjoyed it a lot. It was funny, easy to read, and had (imho) some good tips for raising my daughter. Plus I learned some new French words. What's not to like?...more

4.5 stars An absolutely pitch perfect read. In between the hurt and the hope, C.G.'s writing stands out beautifully.

It's find it hard to write reviews4.5 stars An absolutely pitch perfect read. In between the hurt and the hope, C.G.'s writing stands out beautifully.

It's find it hard to write reviews about books that deal with difficult subjects, as I don't want that to be the focus. This book is so much more than that. I loved the ache that my heart felt. Beck is a perfect cinnamon roll of grumpiness and talent, and August is a warm blanket of sunshine and snark. Together, their friendship made me feel like I was listening to one of Twice Burgundy's songs (and absolutely not like one of Chopin's painfully difficult etudes). Also, the Maestro is 100% more terrifying than any villain in YA ever, because someone somewhere like her exists.

More than these wonderful characters, I just felt so much emotionally. Some of the words hurt to my core, but it was wonderfully real and I welcomed the pain. I would absolutely recommend this to everyone....more

If you're a fan of the Grishaverse, this short story collection of myths and tales set within is a must read. The stories are lyrical, twisted, terribIf you're a fan of the Grishaverse, this short story collection of myths and tales set within is a must read. The stories are lyrical, twisted, terrible takes on your classic fairy tales, where happy endings are not a given and the hero isn't always as it seems. It's feminist, and dark, and will send chills down your spine. It adds colour to the wonderful world that Leigh has built.

"We were not made to please princes."

Even if you're not a fan though, it's worth reading just for accompanying art by Sara Kipin alone. I've never experienced a book where the margin artwork grows and shifts with the changes to the story. It's eerie, and beautiful, and just perfect. ...more

This book is fantastically brilliant. It's a witty, unflinchingly honest, funny/sad mirror into adulting. It's that shock you get when you hit your 30This book is fantastically brilliant. It's a witty, unflinchingly honest, funny/sad mirror into adulting. It's that shock you get when you hit your 30s and you inevitably ask yourself, 'What the f*ck now?', in book form.

Honestly, whatever age you are, this book will speak to you. Whatever you're worried about in your life at the moment, this book will speak to you. Whatever you don't like about yourself, this book will speak to you. It will speak to you about all your fears, doubts, insecurities and bring up those hard questions you don't want to answer about your life.

But it does it in the form of the wonderfully likable Tori. Successful author with adoring fans, a long-term boyfriend, a lovely flat and all those things that make her life look good on the outside. The thousands of likes of her every social media post. The sold-out shows and TED talks. She's famous for her honesty, but she's afraid of being honest to herself. I loved the glimpse into Tori's true self, her often hilarious and harsh stream of consciousness narration, that says all those things you really want to say but isn't really societally acceptable to do so. (view spoiler)[I love that her happy ending is almost the opposite of what you would expect. I'll have the surreal pain of knowing there's someone out there, under the same sky, who knows me better than any other human, yet I can't speak to him again. (hide spoiler)] The quote under there is everything.

Personally, I liked her parts about parenthood and the divide between the have/have nots (children, that is). As a recent mum, it's hard not to be utterly consumed with your little person and everything you say/do revolves around them. But let me tell you, it's wonderful but not as wonderful as all those posts on 'The Bad Site' would have you believe. I struggled big time. I happily went back to work full time. I don't have the physical and mental strength to be just a mum. And I really, really salute those that do. This is from someone that knows were all the good soft play areas are, because it's the only thing keeping you sane.

The best part about this book is that it says what should be easy to say, but isn't sometimes: you don't have to want the same things as everyone else. And that's ok. But if you do, that's ok too. However your life is, even if it's not what you imagined, or not like every body else's, you haven't failed.

So thanks Holly, for your book. I'll be passing this on and recommending it to all my friends. You'll be giving a TED talk before you know it!...more

Tell you what, I think I actually liked it more than ACOMAF. I mean, there was definitely an overuse of the word 'mate' and 'male', but Maas really knTell you what, I think I actually liked it more than ACOMAF. I mean, there was definitely an overuse of the word 'mate' and 'male', but Maas really knows how to create characters you care about.

I also really liked all the High Lords and their entourages and that meeting in the Dawn Court was probably my favourite part of the book. I enjoyed the expanded world-building a lot and we even got to see a bit of the old Tamlin again. I'm also such a sucker for fantasy battles and battle strategies. Although this wasn't the best, YA fantasy isn't generally known for having full scale wars on page, so I like that she went there.

Basically, less of the bad sex and the innuendo between Feyre and Rhysand every chance they got, and I would've enjoyed it a lot more. I love smut in my books, but these two...I think Maas doesn't really know how to do restrained, exciting sexy. It was just a little bit too overt and often in this case. I could've sworn I thought ACOTAR was sexy though, so maybe the gooeyness got in the way.

A little bit more under the spoiler tag below:(view spoiler)[I think I expected at least one or two characters to die. I thought Amren sacrificing herself was a nice way to end that character, so I'm surprised she was brought back. On the flip side, I thought Rhys dying and being brought back to life like 2 pages later was a bit of a miss. Why even bother when it's not done long enough for you to care? It didn't have the emotional impact of some of the other deaths (THE SURIEL, OMG and Feyre's dad), so it fell a bit flat. (hide spoiler)]

Loved it. If you're missing The Legend of Korra, this picks up immediately after the cartoon ends, with Korra and Asami on their holiday to the SpiritLoved it. If you're missing The Legend of Korra, this picks up immediately after the cartoon ends, with Korra and Asami on their holiday to the Spirit Realm. This book mainly dealt with the complexities of coming out to their friends and family and it was wonderful (Mako's reaction is THE BEST).

I'm 100% invested in Korrasami and I was so happy to see it get the proper canon treatment it deserved. The tenderness, the friendship, the love - it's everything. Irene Koh's art is spectacular. The actual plot will probably get better in the next two instalments, but buy this book just for the feels (THAT KISS)....more

This book was freaking awesome. I could not put it down. Utterly original, characters I really cared about, a fascinating plot. I cannot wait for theThis book was freaking awesome. I could not put it down. Utterly original, characters I really cared about, a fascinating plot. I cannot wait for the sequel!...more

As much as I'm a fan of Ally Carter, I'm really not a fan of nature and the wild, and stories set in nature and the wild. And this was very much a hosAs much as I'm a fan of Ally Carter, I'm really not a fan of nature and the wild, and stories set in nature and the wild. And this was very much a hostage story in the Alaskan wilderness. Reading the book just made me feel cold and hungry. I wanted more of 6 years ago, than right now. Although I did like the chemistry between Maddie and Logan a lot. ...more

I enjoyed the book. The exploration of the high school stereotype characters was what I was expecting and the book delivered that. Everyone had somethI enjoyed the book. The exploration of the high school stereotype characters was what I was expecting and the book delivered that. Everyone had something more to them that kept me interested and reading, and the author tackled some difficult subjects well. However I think having the suspects each narrate something took away from the mystery of whether one of them did it. ...more

I enjoyed parts of it a lot, but I felt as if it focused too much on the pregnancy instead of the baby-raising. I thought it would be a mix of both giI enjoyed parts of it a lot, but I felt as if it focused too much on the pregnancy instead of the baby-raising. I thought it would be a mix of both given the title. I think I would have liked it more if the gave birth halfway through and then focused a bit more on being new parents and all the pitfalls that come with. Also, Liz’s story felt really disconnected with the other two, even though they were all friends. Like the funny WhatsApp chats, but all in all I was a bit disappointed....more

Utterly fantastic. A fast-paced, high-stakes adventure with a strong message of tolerance and racism. Memorable and devastating in places, I swear myUtterly fantastic. A fast-paced, high-stakes adventure with a strong message of tolerance and racism. Memorable and devastating in places, I swear my heart stopped. Mark my words, it'll be a fantasy classic. ...more

Just incredible. I'm so excited for everyone to read it, because frankly I have lots and lots I want to talk about but I'm not going to ruin it for anJust incredible. I'm so excited for everyone to read it, because frankly I have lots and lots I want to talk about but I'm not going to ruin it for anyone.

If you haven't started Red Rising yet, what are you doing? GO FORTH AND READ!...more